1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1200. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1200.
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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | Berline | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
