2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 41 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Copen | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
