2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1963 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Subaru | Wartburg |
| Model | B9 Tribeca | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |
