1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 45 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 614 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 311 | Altima |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 76 L |
