2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1972 NSU 1000
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 37 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1972 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 NSU 1000.
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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 NSU 1000. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1972 NSU 1000 has manual transmission. 1972 NSU 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1972 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | NSU |
| Model | Titan | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2260 mm |
