1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Aurora is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Aurora weights approximately 628 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 1990 Cadillac Aurora has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Aurora | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
