1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000.
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, 1968 NSU 1000 (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 1100 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 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 | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 82 L |
