1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 54 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 610 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Wartburg 312 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Wartburg | BMW |
Model | 312 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |