1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1953 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Austin | NSU |
| Model | A 40 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |
