2008 Volvo V70 vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 578 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.
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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo V70 | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Volvo | Wartburg |
| Model | V70 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
