1987 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 190 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Wartburg |
| Model | Carlton | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
