1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU 1000 (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 NSU 1000 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1966 NSU 1000 (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 600 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 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 | 595 kg | 680 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
