1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 302 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, 2010 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 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 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Citroen |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | C3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
