2003 Peugeot 106 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 106 is newer by 13 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 106 (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 106.
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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 106 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Peugeot | Wartburg |
| Model | 106 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
