1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Fiat Coupe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (216 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 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 Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Coupe | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
