1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, 2002 BMW X5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1965 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, 2002 BMW X5 (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 312 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 93 L |
