2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 51 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1146 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Odyssey | 312 |
| 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 | 244 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
