2003 Renault Espace vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Renault Espace is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Espace (137 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Espace weights approximately 801 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, 2003 Renault Espace (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Espace | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Espace | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1761 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |
