1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 604 kg more than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
Model | Project Vantage | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 96 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |