1969 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Toyota Sport 800 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
Model | Sport 800 | 312 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 788 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |