2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 42 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
| Model | Durango | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| 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 |
