2005 BMW 745 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1955 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 745 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
