1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 380 kg more than 1955 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mini |
| Model | 311 | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4107 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2596 mm |
