1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 570 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 928 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
