1957 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1060 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Buick | NSU |
Model | 40 | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2020 mm |