1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 21 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (108 HP @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 593 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.
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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
