1981 Renault 9 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 44 kg more than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | 9 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
