2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 48 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 290 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Mobilio | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
