1987 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Volkswagen Passat (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Volkswagen Passat | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Passat | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
