1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Wartburg | Fiat |
Model | 312 | Ducato |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3460 mm |