1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 848 kg more than 1964 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | V8 Volante | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 43 L |
