2004 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tacoma (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 680 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 Toyota Tacoma (280 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Tacoma | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
