1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Mira | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
