1972 Nissan President vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1972 Nissan President is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 353. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 353 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 58 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 645 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 353. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 353. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 353.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan President | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
Model | President | 353 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |