1986 Holden Drover vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1986 Holden Drover is newer by 28 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Drover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Holden Drover (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Drover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Holden | Wartburg |
| Model | Drover | 312 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2460 mm |
