1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 40 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 117 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 311 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 76 L |
