1974 Lancia Beta vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1974 Lancia Beta and 1974 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 380 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Beta | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Beta | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
