1960 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Because 2010 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Wartburg 311 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 311 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
