1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1967 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Cadillac | NSU |
| Model | DeVille | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 34 L |
