1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 NSU 1000
To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 NSU 1000 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 1970 NSU 1000 (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1970 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| 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 | 57 Nm | 71 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 | 595 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 |
