2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 47 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 971 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Wartburg |
| Model | Town & Country | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
