1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
