1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB3 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| 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 | 180 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
