1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 311 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1400 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
