1995 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Fusca | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
