1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Fiat 127 is newer by 26 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 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat 127 (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 127 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
