1984 Renault 25 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (89 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1963 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, 1984 Renault 25 (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | 25 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
