1989 Holden Nova vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, both 1989 Holden Nova and 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Nova (81 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Nova weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Holden Nova (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Nova | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Holden | Wartburg |
| Model | Nova | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
