2008 Honda Fit vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Fit | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |
