2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 1383 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 Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Magnum | 312 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
