1968 Innocenti Mini vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Innocenti Mini is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Innocenti Mini (41 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Innocenti Mini.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1960 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Innocenti Mini | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | Mini | 311 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 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 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
