1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| 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 | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 650 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
