2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 573 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.
Because 2007 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Dodge | Wartburg |
Model | Viper | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |