2008 BMW 650 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1991 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 BMW 650 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 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 650 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
