1996 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 7 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 307 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.
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, 1996 Hyundai Tiburon (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Tiburon | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Hyundai | Wartburg |
| Model | Tiburon | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
