1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 864 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 311 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 43 L |
