2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2009 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | Q7 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |
