2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 19 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 535 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.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | GT | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
