1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 311 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 43 L |
