1961 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 BMW 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 700 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
