2009 BMW 335 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 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 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 642 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 335 | 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 | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
