2005 Rover 45 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 40 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 175 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, 2005 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 45 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
