2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu U4 B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | U4 B | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
