1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 124 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
