1968 NSU 1000 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1200S weights approximately 155 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.
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 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 NSU 1000 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | NSU | Simca |
| Model | 1000 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
