1983 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 20 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 30 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, 1983 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 316 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
