1979 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Accord | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
