1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
Model | V8 Vantage | 312 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 43 L |