2009 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Spark 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Spark.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Spark (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Spark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Spark | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Spark | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
