1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 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 Dodge Dakota (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Dakota | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
