1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Citroen Pluriel is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Pluriel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Pluriel (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Pluriel should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Pluriel weights approximately 36 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Citroen Pluriel (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Pluriel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 1999 Citroen Pluriel has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Pluriel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Pluriel | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
