1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 312 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 600 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
