2009 Audi TT vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | TT | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
