2007 BMW 650 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1965 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 650 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
