2000 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 43 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 550 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Aceca | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
