1994 Rover 200 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 36 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 250 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, 1994 Rover 200 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 200 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
