1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 165 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1964 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 700 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |
