2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 15 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 150 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.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Panda (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Panda | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
