1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 35 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP) has 371 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 855 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Wartburg |
| Model | DB7 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 43 L |
