2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 580 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Frontier | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
