1979 Buick Century vs. 1970 NSU 1000
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Buick | NSU |
| Model | Century | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |
