1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Fiat Duna is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Fiat Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Duna | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
