1966 Wartburg 353 vs. 2011 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 Toyota Aygo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 353. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 353 would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Aygo (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 Toyota Aygo.
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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 353 | 2011 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 353 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 35 L |
