2009 Mazda 6 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1963 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 Mazda 6 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 6 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |
