1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 475 kg more than 1964 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, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Lancia | NSU |
Model | Flaminia | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2020 mm |