1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,114 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (57 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Fiat Uno (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Uno | 311 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
