1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 599 kg more than 1991 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Wartburg | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3380 mm |
