1996 Honda Today vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 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 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Today | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
