1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 844 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Wartburg |
| Model | Town & Country | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
