1970 NSU 1000 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1970 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 NSU 1000 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Century |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
