2009 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1955 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, 2009 BMW 320 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 320 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
