2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 47 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 80 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | Punto | 311 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |