2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | Palio | 312 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |