1992 Nissan Pintara vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 26 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 200 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan Pintara | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Pintara | 312 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
