1963 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Livina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1963 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, 2011 Nissan Livina (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | Livina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 52 L |
