1967 Volvo 120 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1967 Volvo 120 is newer by 9 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo 120 (89 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 44 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, 1967 Volvo 120 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo 120 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volvo | Wartburg |
| Model | 120 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
