1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1220 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3165 mm |
