1967 Innocenti Mini vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Innocenti Mini is newer by 2 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 899 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 36 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 Innocenti Mini.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti Mini | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | Mini | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
