1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 1130 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.
Because 2010 BMW 535 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 535. 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 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 535 | |
Make | Wartburg | BMW |
Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 535 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3066 mm |