1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 311 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
