1959 BMW 700 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 LS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 LS (42 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 LS should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
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, 1963 NSU 1000 LS (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 700 | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 34 L |
