2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1955 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Titan | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2181 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2460 mm |
