1974 NSU 1000 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 NSU 1000 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | NSU | Peugeot |
| Model | 1000 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
