1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
Model | DB4 | 311 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 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 |