2000 AC Cobra vs. 1972 NSU 1000
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1972 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1972 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | AC | NSU |
| Model | Cobra | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2260 mm |
