1998 Nissan President vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 930 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | President | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
