1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2004 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2004 Honda Pilot is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Pilot weights approximately 164 kg more than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 2004 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Wartburg | Honda |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
