1957 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Wartburg | Fiat |
| Model | 312 | Croma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
