2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Navara | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
