2007 Opel Meriva vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 52 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 420 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, 2007 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Meriva | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Meriva | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
