2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 900 kg more than 1955 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, 2008 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Patriot | 312 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
