1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU 1000 C (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU 1000 C should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 C weights approximately 172 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1963 NSU 1000 C (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | 500 | 1000 C |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 44 L |