1963 NSU Wankel Spider vs. 1970 NSU 1000

To start off, 1970 NSU 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 NSU 1000. 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, both vehicles can yield 71 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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