1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1400 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
