1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 495 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. 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 Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 311 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
