1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, both 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1963 NSU 1000 LS were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 NSU 1000 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU 1000 LS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
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 Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | Mono 1000 | 1000 LS |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |