1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1992 Fiat Panda is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Fiat Panda (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Panda | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Panda | 312 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 993 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 | 66 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
