1967 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312. 2011 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1967 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1967 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 90 L |
