2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 405 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (335 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | RAV4 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
