1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Uno (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Uno | 311 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
