1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (247 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 980 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (468 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| 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 | 4050 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
