2009 BMW 128 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 128 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
