1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 10 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 740 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Wartburg |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 312 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
