1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charmant | 312 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
