2001 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 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, 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Beijing | Wartburg |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
