2000 BMW 323 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 37 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 560 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, 2000 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 323 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
