2005 Honda Life vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Life | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| 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 | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
