1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 234 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Wartburg | Seat |
| Model | 312 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
