1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 311 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
