2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Copen.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Daihatsu Copen (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Copen | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Copen | 311 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| 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 | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
