1993 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Accord | 312 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
