1996 Opel Corsa vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 38 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Corsa (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Corsa | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsa | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
