1973 NSU 1000 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1973 NSU 1000 and 1973 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 NSU 1000 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
