1999 Honda Legend vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Honda Legend is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Legend weights approximately 700 kg more than 1958 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, 1999 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Legend | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Legend | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |
