1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Wartburg |
| Model | Q45 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
