2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 230 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 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8. 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
Model | RX-8 | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |