1987 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 22 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 642 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 730 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |
