1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| 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 | 153 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 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 |
