1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 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 1974 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | GT | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2460 mm |
