1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 30 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 1,272 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 21 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 312 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
