2003 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 45 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 228 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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Golf | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| 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 | 113 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
