1995 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Golf (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 190 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 Volkswagen Golf (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Golf | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Golf | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
