1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Fiat Tempra (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Tempra | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
