2006 Volkswagen Fox vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Fox is newer by 16 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Fox (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Fox should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Fox weights approximately 62 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Fox (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Fox | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Fox | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1012 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
