2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | YRV | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
