2009 BMW 325 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 360 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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 325 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 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 |
