2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Titan | 312 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2460 mm |
