1985 Fiat 127 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1985 Fiat 127 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat 127 (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Fiat 127.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 127 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 127 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
