Use the DPS calculator, use the DPS calculator, use the DPS calculator.
Seriously, though... use it.
The spreadsheet is the only way that you can really tell what effect each weapon will have on your overall stats. Take a look at the topic that I posted a few days ago. It is similar to your question.
Should I spend my gold to
A. Get an 1100 DPS Bow with a Socket for a crit gem
B. Get a 1300+ DPS Bow w/o socket?
What would help my DPS the most???
Some people like to use the "pee shooter spec" as I call it. Really fast but doesn't hurt much.
Seriously, though... use it.
The spreadsheet is the only way that you can really tell what effect each weapon will have on your overall stats. Take a look at the topic that I posted a few days ago. It is similar to your question.
http://www.diablofans.com/topic/57700-quiz-which-is-better/page__p__966120#entry966120