1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 47 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 336 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | Altima |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
