1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 18 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Fiat Uno (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Uno | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 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 | 38 L | 43 L |
