1971 BMW Touring vs. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 154 kg more than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | Touring | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
