1963 NSU Prinz vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, both 1963 NSU Prinz and 1963 NSU Wankel Spider were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,000 cc, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 NSU Prinz. 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 NSU Wankel Spider (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 NSU Wankel Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 NSU Prinz | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | Prinz | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |
