1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Laurel | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | NSU |
| Model | Laurel | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2260 mm |
