1973 Mazda 929 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 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 1973 Mazda 929 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 1973 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1973 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 929 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
Model | 929 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |