2007 Fiat Punto vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 48 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Punto | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
