1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
| Model | Charade | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
