1968 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1968 Innocenti IM 3 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000.
Because 1968 NSU 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 NSU 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti IM 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Innocenti IM 3 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Innocenti | NSU |
| Model | IM 3 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
