1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 1602 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
