1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1355 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 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Wartburg | Jeep |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Commander |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
