1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude 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 1982 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Prelude | 312 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 81 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
