1952 Nissan Sports vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 312 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 312 (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Nissan Sports | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Sports | 312 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 900 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2460 mm |
