1983 Nissan Micra vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Nissan Micra is newer by 18 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 986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Micra | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Micra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
