1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 4 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
