1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 24 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), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 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 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
Make | Wartburg | Audi |
Model | 1.3 l Tourist | S4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2809 mm |