2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 250 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 Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Polo | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
