1956 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 55 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Daihatsu Cuore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Cuore (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Daihatsu Cuore (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Cuore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daihatsu |
| Model | 311 | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
