1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 47 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 919 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
