1980 BMW 725 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 15 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 725 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 725 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
