1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 658 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Wartburg | Subaru |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Outback |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2741 mm |
