2004 BMW X5 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 BMW X5 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1955 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | X5 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
