1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 850 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
