2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Fiat Seicento is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Fiat Seicento (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Seicento | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| 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 | 85 Nm | 81 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 |
| 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 | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
