1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Wartburg | Nissan |
| Model | 312 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
