1998 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Acura | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
