1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
