2002 Honda Life vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 899 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Life | 311 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
