1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU 1200 (85 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400.
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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 1400 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
