1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 1600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 700 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 | 82 L |
