2007 Citroen C2 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2007 Citroen C2 is newer by 19 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C2 (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C2 weights approximately 95 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.
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, 2007 Citroen C2 (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | C2 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2460 mm |
