2006 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 874 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Cherokee | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Cherokee | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 43 L |
