1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1500 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C. 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, 1961 Fiat 1500 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 1500 | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 44 L |
