1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | Familia | 312 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
