1980 BMW M1 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | M1 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
