1972 AMC Matador vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1034 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | AMC | NSU |
| Model | Matador | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
