1985 Honda Jazz vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1985 Honda Jazz is newer by 30 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 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Jazz (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Honda Jazz (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Jazz | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Jazz | 312 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
