2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 50 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Panda | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
