1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 25 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 370 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 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Wartburg | Subaru |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2645 mm |
