1994 Plymouth Breeze vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 469 kg more than 1964 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, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Breeze | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
| Model | Breeze | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
