2000 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Cuore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Cuore (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Cuore.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Daihatsu Cuore (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Cuore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Cuore | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Cuore | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
