2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 35 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 800 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2000 Infiniti Q45 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. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Wartburg |
| Model | Q45 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
