1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 942 kg more than 1971 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 130 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
