2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 370 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 S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | S-MX | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
