1998 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist

To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1988 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 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

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