1995 Honda CRX vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda CRX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda CRX | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | CRX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
