1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 1,278 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 98 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Caimano | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
