1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 524 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
