1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1998 Honda Shuttle is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 572 kg more than 1962 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, 1998 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 1998 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Shuttle | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Shuttle | 311 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
