1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1981 Fiat 127 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 127 (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Fiat 127 (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 127 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
