2000 Fiat Brava vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2000 Fiat Brava is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Brava (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Brava weights approximately 94 kg more than 1989 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, 2000 Fiat Brava (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Brava | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
