2009 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1963 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 525 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 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 | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
