1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 240 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 311 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
