1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 5 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1263 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Fleetwood | 312 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2460 mm |
