2007 Honda NSX vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 52 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 485 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | NSX | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
