1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 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 Palio (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Palio | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 43 L |
