1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 637 kg more than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Jaguar | NSU |
| Model | XK | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |
