1995 Renault Laguna vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 426 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Laguna | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Laguna | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
