1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1960 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Appia | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 34 L |
