2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 35 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, 2000 Daewoo Matiz (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Matiz should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Matiz | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Wartburg |
| Model | Matiz | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
