1999 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 34 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 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 | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| 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 | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
