1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 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 Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Prelude | 311 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
