2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 14 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 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1728 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 2002 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Escalade | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
