1991 Tata Estate vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist

To start off, 1991 Tata Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,947 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tata Estate weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 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 1991 Tata Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Tata Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

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