1963 Wartburg 311 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 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 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) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Wartburg 311 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
Model | 311 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1272 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 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
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 | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |