1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 124 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
