1988 Honda Legend vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 340 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Legend | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
