1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 124 and 1967 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
Because 1967 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | 124 | 312 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |