2006 BMW 530 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 530 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
