1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 737 kg more than 1965 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Wartburg | Aston Martin |
| Model | 311 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
