1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 353. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 353 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 353 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 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, 1966 Wartburg 353 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 353 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
