1997 Dodge Caravan vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1997 Dodge Caravan is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 840 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, 1997 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Caravan | 311 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
