1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 15 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 740 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, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Mirada | 311 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
