1996 Honda Civic vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 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, 1996 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Civic | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
