2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 415 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Premacy | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | Premacy | 312 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
