1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
Model | Opti | 311 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 56 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |