2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 360 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Mobilio | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
