1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 132 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 132 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
