2005 Smart ForFour vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 47 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 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForFour | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Smart | Wartburg |
| Model | ForFour | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
