1973 NSU 1000 vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1000 would be higher. Both 1973 NSU 1000 and 1965 NSU 1000 are equipped with a 996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU 1000 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 NSU 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 NSU 1000.
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, 1965 NSU 1000 (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 NSU 1000 | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | 1000 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
