1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 1973 NSU 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 NSU 1000 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
