1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 570 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Lumina | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
