1996 BMW 740 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 38 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 975 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 740 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |
