1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1965 Nissan Cedric and 1965 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan Cedric | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | NSU |
| Model | Cedric | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |
