2001 Honda Avancier vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Honda Avancier is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Avancier weights approximately 660 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Avancier | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Avancier | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 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 | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
