2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Palio II (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Palio II | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| 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 | 72 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
