1963 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 312 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 30 L |
