1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charmant | 311 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
