1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 87 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Giulietta | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
