1969 Audi Variant vs. 1969 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1969 Audi Variant and 1969 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU 1000 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Audi Variant weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 NSU 1000.
Because 1969 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 1969 NSU 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Audi Variant, 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, 1969 Audi Variant (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 NSU 1000. (90 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Audi Variant | 1969 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | NSU |
| Model | Variant | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 37 L |
