1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 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, 1966 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1966 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Austin | NSU |
Model | A 40 | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |