2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (269 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1963 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Tahoe | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
