1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 43 L |
