2002 BMW 332 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 37 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 695 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 332 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
