1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1965 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
