1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 C
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 1600 and 1963 NSU 1000 C were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 C. 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 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 C. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1963 NSU 1000 C | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 1600 | 1000 C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2260 mm |
