1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1965 Lamborghini 400 and 1965 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Wartburg |
| Model | 400 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 43 L |
