1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | NSU |
| Model | 200 | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
