1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 600 and 1955 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 600 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
