2009 Audi A3 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 51 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A3 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
