2006 Honda Element vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 1032 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Element | 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 | 156 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
