Wartburg 353 Limousine (1966 – 1988) vs Dacia 1300 (1969 – 1979): specs compared
Both offer around 50 hp at most. The Dacia 1300 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 18.0 s against 21.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 145 km/h against 130 km/h. At 4,341 mm, the Dacia 1300 is 121 mm longer than the Wartburg 353 Limousine. The Wartburg 353 Limousine dates from 1966 – 1988, the Dacia 1300 from 1969 – 1979.
| Specification |
Wartburg
353 Limousine
1966 – 1988
|
Dacia
1300
1969 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Romania |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1988 | 1969 – 1979 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 50 hp | 54 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 98 Nm | 88 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 21.0 – 27.0 s | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 125 – 130 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,220 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,642 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.