1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 2005 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Move is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Move is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Move (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Move (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 2005 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daihatsu |
| Model | 312 | Move |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |
