2004 Fiat Siena vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Fiat Siena is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Siena (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Siena weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Fiat Siena (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Siena | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Siena | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
