1990 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen BX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 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 1990 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX 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, 1990 Citroen BX (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | BX | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
