1985 Innocenti 990 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1985 Innocenti 990 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. Both 1985 Innocenti 990 and 1957 Wartburg 312 are equipped with a 993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1985 Innocenti 990.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Innocenti 990 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | 990 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2460 mm |
