1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 20 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 320 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Conquest | 311 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
