1993 Rover 800 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1993 Rover 800 is newer by 35 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 800 (167 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 800 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1958 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 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 800 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 800 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
