1978 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Accord | 312 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 43 L |