2005 BMW 630 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 17 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 814 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 2005 BMW 630 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 2005 BMW 630. 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, 2005 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | BMW | Wartburg |
Model | 630 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |