1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 899 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Bee | 311 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 899 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
