2007 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist

To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 18 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 640 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 2007 BMW 530 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 2007 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 530 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
Make BMW Wartburg
Model 530 1.3 l Tourist
Year Released 2007 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1270 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2460 mm


 

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