1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 740 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 2007 BMW 645 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 2007 BMW 645. 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, 2007 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 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 | 2007 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | 645 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
