1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB3 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
