1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (80 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Uno | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
