1963 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 49 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 358 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
Model | 312 | Sentra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |