2009 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
