1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, 1965 NSU 1200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 NSU 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU 1200 (54 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU 1200 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1965 NSU 1200 (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
