2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 1093 kg more than 1988 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 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Wrangler | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
