2002 Honda Life vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1964 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Life | 312 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
