2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Lancia Lybra is newer by 36 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Lybra (113 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 350 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, 2001 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Lybra | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
| Model | Lybra | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
