2001 BMW Compact vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 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 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | Compact | 312 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
