2007 Honda Element vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Element | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
