1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 453 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, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Camaro | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
