2003 Mazda 2 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Mazda 2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 2 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 2 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 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, 2003 Mazda 2 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 2 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 2 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
