1985 Fiat Regata vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1985 Fiat Regata is newer by 28 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Regata (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Fiat Regata (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Regata | 312 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
