1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1996 Honda CR-V is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CR-V (128 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CR-V weights approximately 540 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda CR-V (180 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 1996 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
