2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lotus | Wartburg |
| Model | Elise | 312 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
