1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 310 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 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | RX-7 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
