2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (145 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1966 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 Toyota RAV4 (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | RAV4 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 43 L |
