1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1652 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Wartburg | Cadillac |
| Model | 312 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 117 L |
