1955 Suzuki Light 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 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1955 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 410 kg more than 1955 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Suzuki Light | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Suzuki | Wartburg |
| Model | Light | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
