1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Vega and 1971 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Chevrolet Vega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Chevrolet Vega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | NSU |
| Model | Vega | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 82 L |
