1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 2 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1200 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 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 | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
