1994 Honda Legend vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Honda Legend is newer by 39 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Legend weights approximately 590 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, 1994 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Legend | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Legend | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
