1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Duster weights approximately 240 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, 2011 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Wartburg | Dacia |
| Model | 311 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2673 mm |
