1963 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1963 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 312 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 312 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| 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 | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
