1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 51 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 1,245 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 88 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (110 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 311 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 77 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
