1955 Buick 40 vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 1045 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | NSU |
| Model | 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |
