1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 22 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Because 2010 BMW 330 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 2010 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 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 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Wartburg | BMW |
Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 330 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |