1999 SsangYong W Coupe vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe is newer by 9 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 2,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong W Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe (219 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong W Coupe weights approximately 345 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, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe (318 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 1999 SsangYong W Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong W Coupe | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | SsangYong | Wartburg |
| Model | W Coupe | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 950 kg |
