1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Fiat Duna is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Duna (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Duna | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
