1978 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Accord | 311 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
