1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1958 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | 600 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
