2007 BMW 550 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 50 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 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 700 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 550 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
