1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2011 Jeep Patriot is newer by 53 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 491 kg more than 1958 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, 2011 Jeep Patriot (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Wartburg | Jeep |
| Model | 312 | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1758 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2634 mm |
