1960 Nissan Patrol vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1960 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Patrol (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 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, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Nissan Patrol | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
Model | Patrol | 311 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |