1960 NSU Sport vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1960 NSU Sport and 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 NSU Sport. (30 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 NSU Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 662 kg more than 1960 NSU Sport. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 NSU Sport | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | NSU | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sport | 2000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 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 | 516 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |