1982 BMW 328 vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Because 1982 BMW 328 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 1982 BMW 328. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 328 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
