1996 Opel Vectra vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 215 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Vectra | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
