1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1973 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
| Model | DB4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |
