1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 756 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.
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 S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 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 S80 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | S80 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2835 mm |
