2007 Honda Element vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 940 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Element | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
