1999 Nissan President vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 930 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan President | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
Model | President | 311 |
Year Released | 1999 | 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 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
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 | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |