2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 40 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1731 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Escalade | 312 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 43 L |
