1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 NSU 1000. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 NSU 1000 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | NSU |
| Model | 1300 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |
