1994 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 705 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 690 kg more than 1957 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 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 818 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lotec | Wartburg |
| Model | Testa de Oro | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
