1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1458 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Wartburg | Dodge |
| Model | 311 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3569 mm |
