1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 NSU 1000
To start off, 1968 NSU 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 NSU 1000 (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 NSU 1000 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. 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, 1968 NSU 1000 (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1968 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1968 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 700 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
