1993 Volkswagen Corrado vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 3 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 2,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 260 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, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Volkswagen Corrado | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Corrado | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2860 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
