2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Dodge Avenger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Avenger (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 492 kg more than 1956 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, 2000 Dodge Avenger (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Avenger | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
