2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 49 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 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1240 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, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Dakota | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2460 mm |
