2004 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 16 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 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 835 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 2004 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW M6 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | BMW | Wartburg |
Model | M6 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |