1957 BMW 600 vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider

To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 583 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 BMW 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 185 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.

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