1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar MK II 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 802 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 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK II | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | MK II | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
