2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 87 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Jazz | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
