1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 53 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 314 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
