2001 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 239 kg more than 1966 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 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | Sunfire | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
