1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1956 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1956 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB2 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
