| Attribute | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1932 × | NSU 601 TS 1938 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1932 | 1938 |
| Make | Ariel | NSU |
| Model | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 | NSU 601 TS |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Square four cylinder | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amac |
| Engine details | Double twin - square 4 cylinder arrangement | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 601 | 592 |
| Power (kw) | 16.8 | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 87.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61 | 99 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
| Ignition | - | Magneto Bosch |
| Compression | 6.9:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 2 x 1-into-1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Spring girders | - |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Semi-cradle | Double steel |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.50-26 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 4-27 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,385 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 168 | 165 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1 | 0.0709 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.25 | - |