2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 558 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Pilot | 311 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 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 | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |