1964 NSU 1000 vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1964 NSU 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 NSU 1000 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 90 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000.
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, 1954 Volkswagen Beetle (89 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU 1000. (72 Nm). This means 1954 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 NSU 1000 | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | NSU | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1000 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.6 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
