1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 127 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 2,390 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 1971 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 127 | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 127 | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 37 L |
