1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1961 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1970 Honda 1300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
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, 1970 Honda 1300 (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 1961 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
