1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1964 NSU 1000
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1964 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 980 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU 1000. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jaguar XJS | 1964 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | XJS | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
