2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 44 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2009 Land Rover LR3 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. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | LR3 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
