1965 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 45 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 1110 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312. 2010 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1965 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1965 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 312 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Wartburg | BMW |
| Model | 312 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 82 L |
