2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 555 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 911 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |
