1988 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 25 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 520 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, 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Beijing | Wartburg |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
