1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 332 kg more than 1967 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 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Oxford | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2020 mm |
