2007 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1965 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 M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | M3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
