1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 22 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charmant | 312 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 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 |
