1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Seicento | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | Seicento | 311 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |