1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 312 (44 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 850 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
