1997 Renault Espace vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1997 Renault Espace is newer by 7 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Espace (166 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Espace weights approximately 700 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, 1997 Renault Espace (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Espace | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Espace | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
