1981 BMW 745 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 16 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 630 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 745 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |
