1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 347 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 Volkswagen Beetle (175 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Beetle |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2537 mm |