1991 Innocenti 990 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1991 Innocenti 990 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1991 Innocenti 990 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti 990 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | 990 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 81 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 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 |
