1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, both 1966 Toyota Corolla and 1966 Wartburg 353 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1966 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Corolla | 353 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
