2009 Nissan Micra vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 50 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Micra (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 89 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 Nissan Micra (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Micra | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Micra | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
