2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 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) has 201 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 985 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Pilot | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 970 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 |
