1961 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1961 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |
