1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 900 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
