2006 Acura MDX vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 51 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 314 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Acura | Wartburg |
| Model | MDX | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
