1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1970 NSU 1000
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 230 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2260 mm |
