2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1356 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 X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan X-Trail | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
Model | X-Trail | 311 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
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 | 169 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |