1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 NSU 1000 (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 600 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | NSU |
Model | 600 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |