1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, 2011 Volvo C70 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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C70 weights approximately 790 kg more 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 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | C70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2639 mm |
