1966 NSU 1000 vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU 1000 (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 NSU 1000.
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, 1973 Seat 1430 (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 NSU 1000 | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | NSU | Seat |
| Model | 1000 | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
