1970 Honda S800 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S800 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | S800 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
