1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charmant | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
