2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda 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 Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Panda (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Panda | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
