1972 Nissan President vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1972 Nissan President is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 645 kg more than 1955 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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan President | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | President | 312 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
