2009 BMW 135 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 44 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 565 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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 135 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
