1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 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) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 311 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 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 |
