1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 40 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 216 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 Fiat Brava (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Brava | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
