2005 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 48 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 800 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 525 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
