2002 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 12 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 720 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.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Sharan | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
