1998 Volvo V70 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Volvo V70 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V70 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 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 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volvo V70 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volvo | Wartburg |
| Model | V70 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
