1958 BMW 501 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | BMW | Wartburg |
Model | 501 | 312 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |