1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charade | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
