1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist

To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 31 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 20 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Wartburg 312 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
Make Wartburg Wartburg
Model 312 1.3 l Tourist
Year Released 1958 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 992 cc 1270 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 49 HP 57 HP
Torque 98 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2460 mm


 

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