1993 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
Model | 155 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |