1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1969 NSU 1000
To start off, 1969 NSU 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 NSU 1000. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1969 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 NSU 1000. (90 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1969 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Flavia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
