1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1400 and 1957 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1400 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
