1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 270 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 1981 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Wartburg | Holden |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
