1983 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charmant | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charmant | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
