2009 BMW 120 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | 120 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
