1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Hyundai Veloster
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Veloster is newer by 22 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Veloster (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veloster weights approximately 222 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, 2012 Hyundai Veloster (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Veloster 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 | 2012 Hyundai Veloster | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Veloster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4219 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2649 mm |
