2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Scenic (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Scenic should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 690 kg more than 1955 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 Renault Grand Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Scenic | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Scenic | 312 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
