1999 Honda Z vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 43 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Z | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
