2004 Mini Cooper vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Mini Cooper is newer by 47 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. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 165 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mini Cooper | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mini | Wartburg |
| Model | Cooper | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
