1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1965 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 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | NSU |
| Model | 929 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2260 mm |
