1974 NSU 1000 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 690 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 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 NSU 1000 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
