1963 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Minor weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 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, 1963 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 1965 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Minor | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 495 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 34 L |
