2005 Honda NSX vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 50 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 470 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, 2005 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
