1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 4 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1955 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | 1800 | 312 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |