1945 Jeep CJ2 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jeep CJ2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jeep CJ2 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jeep CJ2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Jeep CJ2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jeep CJ2 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1945 Jeep CJ2 (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1945 Jeep CJ2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Jeep CJ2 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | CJ2 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2460 mm |
