1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 50 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
