1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1964 NSU 1000
To start off, 1964 NSU 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU 1000. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1964 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
| Model | DB3 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
