1978 Porsche 930 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 20 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Porsche 930 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 930 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
