2001 Honda S2000 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 305 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 S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | S2000 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
