1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 312 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | Minica | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
