2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 243 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 2009 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | S2000 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
