1999 AC Aceca vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist

To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

Compare all specifications:

1999 AC Aceca 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
Make AC Wartburg
Model Aceca 1.3 l Tourist
Year Released 1999 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1272 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2460 mm


 

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