1996 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Acura | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
