2005 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP) has 205 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1958 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 730 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
