1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 22 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 2 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 2 weights approximately 96 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, 2011 Mazda 2 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 2 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 | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 2 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2489 mm |