2007 Honda Element vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 48 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Element | 311 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 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 | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |