1993 BMW 840 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 840 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
