1984 Plymouth Turismo vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1984 Plymouth Turismo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Turismo (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 96 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Plymouth Turismo (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Plymouth Turismo | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
Model | Turismo | 312 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |