2008 Honda Element vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Element | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 992 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 | 4000 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 Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
