2008 GMC Sierra vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1191 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 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | GMC | Wartburg |
| Model | Sierra | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2460 mm |
