1966 NSU 1000 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1060 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU 1000 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | NSU | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
