1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 LS would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Conquest weights approximately 660 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. 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, 1985 Dodge Conquest (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Dodge | NSU |
| Model | Conquest | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
