1993 Honda NSX vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 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 NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
