1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 780 kg more than 1973 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Flaminia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2260 mm |
