2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 13 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 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 340 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | Eclipse | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
