1997 Honda Today vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 8 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Today | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Honda | Wartburg |
Model | Today | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |