2002 Mazda Tribute vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2002 Mazda Tribute is newer by 37 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Tribute (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 630 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, 2002 Mazda Tribute (270 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2002 Mazda Tribute 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. 2002 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | Tribute | 312 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
