2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 192 kg more than 1956 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, 2001 Fiat Stilo (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Stilo | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
