2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 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 Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Panda | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
