1996 Honda Today vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Today | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
