1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 180 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, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | NSU |
| Model | Giulietta | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
