2006 Mini One vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Mini One is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini One (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini One should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini One weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mini One (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini One | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mini | Wartburg |
| Model | One | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
