1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 190 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, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Lancia | NSU |
Model | Appia | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |