2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Bravo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Bravo | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Fiat | Wartburg |
Model | Bravo | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |