1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1955 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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 911 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
