2005 BMW 330 vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 965 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, 2005 BMW 330 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 330 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
