2008 Toyota Aygo vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Aygo (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Aygo | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Aygo | 312 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3405 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1615 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
