1979 Honda Accord vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Accord | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
