1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1965 NSU Prinz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 NSU Prinz. 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, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | Spider Riviera | Prinz |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |