1961 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1446 kg more than 1961 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
Model | 312 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |