1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 860 kg more than 1958 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 312 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
