1997 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Mira (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Mira. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Mira | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Mira | 312 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 43 L |
