2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1319 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Durango | 312 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
