1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 45 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2011 Daihatsu Copen (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daihatsu |
| Model | 312 | Copen |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
