1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 773 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Jaguar | NSU |
Model | XK | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1000 cc |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |