1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB3 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
