1983 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 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 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 525 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
