1956 Wartburg 311 vs. 2006 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 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, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Wartburg 311 | 2006 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daihatsu |
| Model | 311 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
