1973 NSU Ro 80 vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, both 1973 NSU Ro 80 and 1973 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc, 1973 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. 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, 1973 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 12. 1973 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1973 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1973 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 NSU Ro 80 | 1973 Renault 12 | |
| Make | NSU | Renault |
| Model | Ro 80 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2390 cc | 1288 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 56 L |
