1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 311 | X6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2933 mm |
