1979 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
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 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Accord | 312 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |