1991 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1991 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 35 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Daihatsu Applause (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1991 Daihatsu Applause.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Daihatsu Applause | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Applause | 311 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
