1997 Honda NSX vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 528 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 311 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 970 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 |
