1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 138 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. 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 (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Tempra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 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 |
