2007 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 52 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 792 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 525 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
