1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1965 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 528 (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 311 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
