1996 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 33 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 628 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, 1996 BMW M3 (305 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | M3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
