1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 53 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 553 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Wartburg | Honda |
Model | 311 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2741 mm |