1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 312 | 645 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
