2005 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Naked (63 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Naked.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Daihatsu Naked (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Naked | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Naked | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
