1968 Honda S800 vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1964 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | S800 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
