1996 BMW 840 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 840 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |
