1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
Because 1967 Fiat 124 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 1967 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, 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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | 124 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
