1989 Innocenti 990 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1989 Innocenti 990 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1989 Innocenti 990 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Innocenti 990 (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 Innocenti 990.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Innocenti 990 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | 990 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 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 |
