1974 NSU 1000 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 900 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 NSU 1000 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | NSU | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
