2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 18 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1745 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 2008 Bentley Azure 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 2008 Bentley Azure. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Bentley | Wartburg |
| Model | Azure | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
