1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Innocenti Mini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Innocenti Mini (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1974 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, 1967 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Innocenti Mini | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | Mini | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2460 mm |
