2008 Honda Fit vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 73 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Fit | 311 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |