1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 320 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Stratos | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Stratos | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2260 mm |
