2000 Renault Spider vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 40 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.
Because 2000 Renault Spider 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 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Spider | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Spider | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
