1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Aurelia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2260 mm |
