2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Move is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 987 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Move is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Daihatsu Move (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Move | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Move | 312 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 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 | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
