2002 Vauxhall Corsa vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (74 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa.
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 Vauxhall Corsa (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Corsa | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsa | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
