2000 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 12 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 940 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 2000 Chevrolet Blazer 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 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
Model | Blazer | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 96 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |