1963 DAF 600 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DAF 600 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1963 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DAF 600 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | DAF | Wartburg |
| Model | 600 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 590 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2460 mm |
