1964 BMW 700 vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1964 BMW 700 and 1964 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1964 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 BMW 700.
Because 1964 BMW 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 BMW 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Wartburg |
| Model | 700 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
