2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Bravo (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 386 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Bravo | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
