2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 44 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 913 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Wartburg |
| Model | 300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
