1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 NSU 1000
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 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, 1960 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | NSU |
Model | 1100 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |