2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 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 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Titan | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| 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 | 523 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2460 mm |
