1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 215 kg more than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Autobianchi | NSU |
| Model | Bianchina | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 34 L |
