1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Cinquecento | 312 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 897 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
