1995 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 525 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
