1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1971 NSU 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU 1000 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 1971 NSU 1000 (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 750 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
