1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 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 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Camaro | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
