1989 Nissan Patrol vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1990 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 1989 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Patrol | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Nissan | Wartburg |
| Model | Patrol | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
