1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 540 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | CLK | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
