1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,000 cc, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 1000 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
