1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,000 cc, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Wankel Spider (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | 750 | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1000 cc |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 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 | 590 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 34 L |