1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 16 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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 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 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 900 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 | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
