2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 580 kg more than 1958 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 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Maserati | Wartburg |
| Model | 3200 GT | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
