1960 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 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 32 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 145 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 500 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
