1980 Renault 14 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1980 Renault 14 is newer by 25 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 14 (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Renault 14.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Renault 14 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 14 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | 14 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
