1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 312 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 67 L |
