1963 NSU 1000 C vs. 1963 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, both 1963 NSU 1000 C and 1963 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1963 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 C weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 NSU 1000 C (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1963 NSU 1000 C | 1963 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | NSU | Suzuki |
Model | 1000 C | Fronte |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 358 cc |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2060 mm |