1989 Lada 2104 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2104 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 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, 1989 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2104 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | 2104 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
