1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 57 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 235 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
Make | Wartburg | Mini |
Model | 312 | Cooper Roadster |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
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 | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2466 mm |