1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1963 NSU 1000 LS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 LS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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 LS (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 NSU 1000 LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | Spider Riviera | 1000 LS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |