1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1965 NSU 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU 1000 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700.
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 1000 (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | NSU |
Model | 700 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 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 | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 650 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 | 60 L | 37 L |