1999 Fiat Coupe vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Fiat Coupe is newer by 34 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Coupe (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 220 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, 1999 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Coupe | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Coupe | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
