1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Prelude | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
