1979 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
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, 1979 Fiat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Ritmo | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Ritmo | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
