1966 Wartburg 311 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Move is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1966 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 311 | 2003 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daihatsu |
| Model | 311 | Move |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |
