1985 Audi 200 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1985 Audi 200 is newer by 27 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 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 200 weights approximately 450 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, 1985 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 200 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | 200 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
