1999 BMW 845 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 41 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), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 780 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 845 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 845 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 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 |
