1974 NSU 1000 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 20 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 740 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 NSU 1000 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | NSU | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
