1978 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 13 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 645 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, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
| Model | Trail Duster | 311 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
