1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DART is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DART (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DART weights approximately 479 kg more than 1955 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, 2013 Dodge DART (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DART will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Dodge DART | |
Make | Wartburg | Dodge |
Model | 312 | DART |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2703 mm |