2006 Acura TSX vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Acura TSX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura TSX weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 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 TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura TSX | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Acura | Wartburg |
Model | TSX | 311 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |