1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 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), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 860 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
Model | V8 Vantage | 311 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
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 | 370 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 43 L |