1972 NSU 1000 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 295 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 NSU 1000 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
