2001 Honda Legend vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 45 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 710 kg more than 1956 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 Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Legend | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 960 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 |
