2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1988 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Porsche | Wartburg |
| Model | 911 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
