1994 Saab 900 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Saab 900 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Saab 900 (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Saab 900 weights approximately 350 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 Saab 900 (210 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Saab 900 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Saab | Wartburg |
| Model | 900 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
