2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
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 Fiat Palio II (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
| Model | Palio II | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
