1981 Toyota Corolla vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 72 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Corolla | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Corolla | 312 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
