2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 989 kg more than 1964 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Wartburg 312. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Pilot | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 43 L |
