1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1968 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | NSU |
| Model | 300 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 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 | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
