1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 122 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Fiat | NSU |
| Model | 850 | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |
