2004 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 14 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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Punto weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
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, 2004 Fiat Punto (145 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Punto | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
