1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Express | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2460 mm |
