1995 Proton Saloon vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Proton Saloon is newer by 37 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Proton Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Proton Saloon (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Proton Saloon.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Proton Saloon (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Proton Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Proton Saloon | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Proton | Wartburg |
| Model | Saloon | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
