1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 21 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
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 Hyundai Elantra (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Elantra 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 | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
