1997 Subaru SVX vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1997 Subaru SVX is newer by 34 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 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru SVX weights approximately 660 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, 1997 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru SVX | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Subaru | Wartburg |
| Model | SVX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
