2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 730 kg more than 1957 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | GTO | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
