1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 1957 Wartburg 312

To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

Let's talk about torque, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 1957 Wartburg 312
Make Wartburg Wartburg
Model 1.3 l Tourist 312
Year Released 1990 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1272 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 82 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2460 mm


 

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