1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph Toledo | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Triumph | Wartburg |
| Model | Toledo | 312 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
