1961 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 50 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 895 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 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
