2007 Mazda 6 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 41 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 6 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
