1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1966 BMW 1602 and 1966 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 1602 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 37 L |
