1965 NSU 1200 vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1965 NSU 1200 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 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 NSU 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU 1200 (54 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU 1200 weights approximately 66 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 NSU 1200 (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 NSU 1200 | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | 1200 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1177 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 716 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
