1971 NSU 1000 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 NSU 1000 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | NSU | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 912 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |