2004 Audi A6 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 46 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 570 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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A6 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
