2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 43 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 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen 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 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Copen | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
