1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 600 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |
