2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 305 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 Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Fiorino | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
