1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 57 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1330 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 4060 mm |
