2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Palio | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 36 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
