1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1966 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | NSU |
| Model | DB4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |
