1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 55 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1260 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 312 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2132 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |
